Melampyrum caucasicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caucasicum
ID:
451998
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bunge
Source:
ksu
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Pl. Abich. : 16 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451330
Common Names
- Melampyrum caucasicum
- Caucasian Melampyrum
- Caucasian-flowered Melampyrum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melampyrum caucasicum (also called Caucasian Cow-wheat, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with small, yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Melampyrum caucasicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melampyrum caucasicum is yellow and tubular, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melampyrum caucasicum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize twice a year. Prune in late winter or early spring.
Where to Find Melampyrum caucasicum
Melampyrum caucasicum is native to the Caucasus.
Melampyrum caucasicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melampyrum caucasicum?
Melampyrum caucasicum
What are the common names of Melampyrum caucasicum?
Caucasian Cow-wheat, Caucasian Cow-wheat
What is the natural habitat of Melampyrum caucasicum?
Moist meadows and open woods
Species in the Melampyrum genus
Melampyrum yezoense, Melampyrum viviscense, Melampyrum chlorostachyum, Melampyrum chinense, Melampyrum burnatii, Melampyrum caucasicum, Melampyrum elatius, Melampyrum dolosum, Melampyrum aphraditis, Melampyrum subalpinum, Melampyrum stenophyllum, Melampyrum knetschii, Melampyrum indicum, Melampyrum mulkijanianii, Melampyrum macranthum, Melampyrum lineare, Melampyrum pratense, Melampyrum arvense, Melampyrum alboffanum, Melampyrum polonicum, Melampyrum roseum, Melampyrum saxosum, Melampyrum setaceum, Melampyrum laxum, Melampyrum koreanum, Melampyrum bihariense, Melampyrum doerfleri, Melampyrum fimbriatum, Melampyrum heracleoticum, Melampyrum hoermannianum, Melampyrum italicum, Melampyrum scardicum, Melampyrum trichocalicinum, Melampyrum variegatum, Melampyrum vaudense, Melampyrum velebiticum, Melampyrum sylvaticum, Melampyrum ciliatum, Melampyrum cristatum, Melampyrum barbatum, Melampyrum nemorosum, Melampyrum lineare, Melampyrum velebiticum,
Species in the Orobanchaceae family
Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,
References
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:805639-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].